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FP51 VWR

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,221 mi
Last recorded152,221 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 VWR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 152,221 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both mirrors are damage but not excessively insecure

Fail 1 May 2018 152,221 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both mirrors are damage but not excessively insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2017 143,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 143,550 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 136,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox hanger area (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear unable to fully inspect seatbelt due to child seat being fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2016 136,422 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox hanger area (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear unable to fully inspect seatbelt due to child seat being fitted

Pass 15 May 2015

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 121,887 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 121,877 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 117,621 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 112,640 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 106,857 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 106,857 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 95,947 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 85,527 miles

spear tyre perished

Pass 2 Jan 2007 73,757 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 63,431 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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FP51 VWR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 80,795 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP51 VWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen Xsara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FP51 VWR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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